Stories from Wednesday, April 12, 2006

Tribune News Staff The regular business at the Poinsett County's Quorum Court's regular April business meeting Monday night took less time than a rehash of the county's policies concerning comp time which was brought up by Sheriff Larry Mills after the scheduled business was concluded...

Tribune Editor The Poinsett County Republican Committee will be hosting a Lincoln Day Dinner at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 15 at the Marked Tree Elementary School cafeteria. There will be a silent auction. Proceeds will benefit the Republican party. Asa Hutchison, candidate for governor, will be the keynote speaker for the event. ...

Tribune Sports Staff Like Marked Tree last week, EPC 9-13 hosted Turrell to open the week. Also like the Indians, the double header was a virtual no contest as the Warriors won going at about ¾ speed 16-1 and 19-0. The only fact worth noting was that the Rockets maintained a rare 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning. This lead, of course, lasted only until a couple of batters for EPC had gone to the plate in the bottom of the inning...

Tribune Sports Staff With less than three weeks left in the season, the Lady Indians (8-13) began the week Monday with come-from-behind victory over Brookland Monday at Marked Tree. Marked Tree 5, Brookland 4 Drawing 10 walks was part of what set the stage for the Lady Indians comeback. ...

Tribune Sports Staff Rain also shortened the week of the Indians as it did with many other teams in the area, allowing them to play only through last Tuesday. The result was a 1-2 week. Marked Tree-5, Cave City-4 In the Batesville Tournament which began Saturday, April 2, the Indians had a chance to meet the Cavemen of Cave City once again. ...

Tribune Sports Staff The EPC Lady Warriors continued their march toward improvement as they took on Marked Tree for the second time this season and Cross County for their first match up of the year. Marked Tree 15, EPC 0 After losing 18-3 to the Lady Indians the first game of their late-starting season, EPC lost by 15 once more as they just managed to beat the rain that shut down other games in the area for a 15-0 loss...

Billy Daulton Wallin, Sr. of West Memphis passed away on April 6, 2006 after a lengthy illness. Wallin had served in the army and worked for Kroger as a meat cutter before opening his own business "Maxie Foods." He operated it for over 20 years until it was destroyed by a tornado. He then raised greyhound dogs and worked at Southland Greyhound until his accident four years ago...

John Clinton Lansdale Jr., age 81, of Marked Tree died Sunday, April 9 at his residence in Marked Tree. He was born in Ethel, Miss., to John Sr. and Thelma Lansdale on July 19, 1924. He married Jenetta Ray Curtner on Feb. 1, 1947. He is survived by one son, Johnny Ray Lansdale Sr. ...

James "Cecil" Burch, age 87, of Scott, Miss. died Friday, April 7, at Delta Reginoal Medical Center in Greenville, Miss. He was a life long farmer. At the time of his death he was co-owner of Cecil Burch Farms Partnership at Scott, Miss. He was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes Freshour Burch, mother of his two daughters...

Marvin Franklin Blagg, 79, of Wilson died April 9 at his residence. Born September 26, 1926 in Mt. Pleasant, Miss., Blagg was a farmer and of the Baptist faith. He and his wife Venita Blagg were married 57 years before she passed away. Survivors include three sons: Bobby Blagg of Wilson, Gary Blagg of Turrell and Dennis Blagg of Devalls Bluff; three daughters: Shelia Robertson of Hollow Rock, Tenn., Glenda Bloodworth of Crawfordsville and Brenda White of Proctor; one sister: Dale Blackwood of Tyronza; two brothers: Gerald Blagg of Wilson and Heckell Blagg of Rogers; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.. ...

Alvin G. "Toby" Tyger, Jr., 57, died April 2, 2006. Tyger was born on December 15, 1948 in Marked Tree. He lived in several states before making his home in Springfield, Mo. where he has lived for 22 years. Tyger was employed by Roadway from 1987 to 1994 where many friendships were made. He enjoyed the outdoor life. He loved to fish, hunt, camp and ride his Harley Davidson. His favorite thing to do was playing with his grandson, Griffin Tyger, age four...

Charles M. "Chuck" Ryan, age 71, of Jonesboro, died Monday afternoon at NEA Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born in Booneville, Miss., Ryan lived in Helena before moving to Jonesboro in 1991. He was retired from the U.S. Army and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Jonesboro where he was a member of the Fellowship Sunday School class, and was active in the Church Care Center...

Robert "Bob" L. Flory, died March 29at his home in Spokane, Wash. He was born Sept. 18, 1949 in Hood River, Oreg. Flory was a man who showed integrity in both his business and personal life. He will be long remembered by those in the construction community for his ethics and dedication to hard work. ...

The 2006 St. Jude Bike-A-Thon was held Saturday afternoon at the Tyronza Fire Department. Due to the weather, children walked, skipped and tip-toed their way around the inside of the fire department. After every three laps, each child was able to select from tons of prizes donated by various individuals. ...

Adopting a resolution for a new water tower and hiring new city employees topped the agenda of the Marked Tree City Council meeting Monday night. The council also heard reports from the city's various committees and departments. In an unanimous vote, the council adopted a resolution to erect a new water tower in Industrial Park in Marked Tree. ...

March 1 -- Carl F. Williams, Jr. of Jonesboro was charged with improper passing. March 3 -- Jamie McPherson of Trumann was charged with two counts of failure to appear. April Walker of Marked Tree was charged with failure to appear. John Matlock of Hoxie was charged with possession of controlled substance...

The next nationwide ACT test date for college-bound high school students is Saturday, June 10. Students must register online or have their paper registrations postmarked by the end of the day May 5. Late registration postmark deadline is May 19 (an additional $18 fee is required for late registration after May 5)...

Viper Squad members raided Waldo's, better known as West Main Tavern, last Wednesday afternoon. The tavern had been under police suspicion for operating illegal gambling. The TPD joined forces with the Alcoholic Beverage Control, ABC, to get enough evidence to shut down the gambling operations...

The Trumann Senior High Cheerleading squad are planning a busy spring and summer. They have planned the following activities: April 15 - 6 - 8 p.m. Me and My Guy Dance at the Safehouse May 9 - Cow Patty Fundraiser "Dung"aree at the football field May 6 - Car wash, rummage sale and silent auction at the high School...

The Trumann agriculture greenhouse is open for the sale of vegetables and flower plants. Items available include tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, squash and an assortment of bedding plants and potted plants. Hanging baskets are available for $5 each. The greenhouse is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. each weekday...

The Democratic Central Committee will meet at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 14 at the Poinsett County Court house to draw for ballot positions. The Election Commission will meet at The Poinsett County Court house at 3 p.m. on Friday, April 14. They will draw for judicial candidates...

March 2 -- Responded at 2:15 to 272 East Side Gardens in reference to a grass fire. On arrival fire was out. Responded at 2:55 p.m. to 436 Olive in reference to a garbage can on fire. Time of service was 10 minutes. Responded at 3:10 p.m. to 404 N. Willow in reference to a grass fire...

The regular business at the Poinsett County's Quorum Court's regular April business meeting Monday night took less time than a rehash of the county's policies concerning comp time which was brought up by Sheriff Larry Mills after the scheduled business was concluded...

The Maple Grove Baptist Church is hosting a community informational meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 13 in the fellowship center of the church. During the meeting the need for blood in the community will be discussed along with how each church can help...

The Poinsett County Republican Committee will be hosting a Lincoln Day Dinner at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 15 at the Marked Tree Elementary School cafeteria. There will be a silent auction. Proceeds will benefit the Republican party. Asa Hutchison, candidate for governor, will be the keynote speaker for the event. ...

Judging teams from the Trumann FFA chapter recently competed in the North East District Career Development Event at ASU in Jonesboro. Two teams qualified for state competition on April 14 in Fayetteville. Trumann Floriculture team placed first in district. Team members are Samantha Goans, Rodney Knuckles, Zach Worley and Jimmy Kilgore...

The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra conducted by David Itkin will present a concert at Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Drive, on Friday, April 21, at 7:30 p.m., as part of the Riceland Distinguished Performance Series. The symphony will present a concert of classical and popular music, featuring Beethoven's famous "Fifth Symphony" and the delightful "Roman Carnival Overture" by Berlioz...

HARDY, AR (April 10, 2006) - There will be plenty of arts & crafts, food, music and fun for the whole family as the Old Hardy Town 24rd Annual Spring Arts & Crafts Festival gets into full swing Saturday, April 22nd and Sunday, April 23nd in Hardy, Arkansas. ...

Jury duty is a civic duty that most of us will be called on to fulfill at some point in our lives. Attorney General Mike Beebe issued a consumer alert today warning Arkansans that identity thieves sometimes use jury duty as a ploy to steal personal information...

After two years of winning the states Most Improved Community Award from Keep Arkansas Beautiful, the Lake Poinsett Community continues to move forward in their goal of showing Arkansas how proud we are of Harrisburg and the Lake Poinsett area. Lake Poinsett Curb Appeal is sponsored by a $1.000 grant from Trumann Wal-Mart. ...

The Delta Symphony Orchestra Spring Pops Concert is at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 29 at the Arkansas State University Fowler Center in Jonesboro. There will also be a concert at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 30 at the Paragould High School Auditorium. The concert will feature George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue and pianist Lauren Shack Clark from the ASU faculty will be the soloist. ...

Auditions for the play Sweet Charity are set for 6 p.m. on Friday, April 28 and 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 29. No audition material is necessary and roles for the summer musical include men and women ages 15 and above. Auditions will be at the Forum Theatre, 1115 E. Monroe in downtown Jonesboro. For more information call 870-935-27...

The Col. Robert G. Shaver Camp #1655 of Jonesboro had five of its members attend the Arkansas Division Sons of Confederate Veterans Reunion at Fayetteville on April 1. The Shaver Camp brought home numerous awards and medals from the reunion. Two men from Bay and Trumann were among those receive awards...

Four local lifters competed on April 1 in the WABDL contest in Collinsville, Ill. Mauri Cole competed in the bench press completing lifts of 280, 303, 314 and 325 pounds. He set a state record with each attempt weighing 216 pounds and a first place...